Pride returns to Decentraland for a third year

In partnership with Polygonal Mind and Vegas City, Metaverse Pride returns to Decentraland to continue building inclusive virtual worlds for the global LGBTQIA+ community.

LONDON, May 25, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Virtual social world Metaverse – Decentraland today announced the return of the popular digital celebration of the global LGBTQIA+ community. Decentraland, in partnership with community studios Polygonal Mind and Vegas City, is hosting Metaverse Pride 2023, an inclusive and vibrant 3-day virtual event within the blockchain-based Metaverse.

The event will celebrate the diversity of the global LGBTQIA+ community, promote inclusion and add to the history of Pride Month. Metaverse Pride 2023 will take place June 27-29 and will feature a series of immersive experiences, virtual art installations, live musical performances, and educational content created specifically for the LGBTQIA+ community and its allies.

The Metaverse Pride Parade is making a comeback this year, and it’s going to be even more impressive. It has found a new permanent home in Decentraland, where participants can come together in a virtual space.

People will have the opportunity to showcase their one-of-a-kind avatars and personalized outfits as they hop onto floats that will travel across Decentraland. It’s going to be a fantastic celebration!

The parade will be accompanied by interactive games and experiences that will allow attendees to participate in the event and win prizes.

In addition to the parade, Metaverse Pride 2023 features several educational workshops and panel discussions with global community leaders addressing issues related to LGBTQIA+ rights, mental health, and advocacy.

The event will also showcase unique apparel created by LGBTQIA+ digital artists and offer participants safe spaces to connect and share their experiences.

In addition to the festivities, the Decentraland Foundation is going the extra mile to celebrate and inspire creators in the virtual world. They have organized a wearable design contest specifically for Metaverse Pride, which will take place in the weeks leading up to the main event.

Iara Dias, the Director of Partnerships and the Metaverse Pride Coordinator at the Decentraland Foundation expressed her excitement, saying, “We are thrilled to lead the charge for this year’s Metaverse Pride, where we empower community members to come together and collaboratively celebrate Pride in a decentralized manner. By involving them in the planning and execution of the event, our goal is to foster a sense of unity and shared belonging within our virtual community.”

According to Daniel Garcia Aranda, the CEO of Polygonal Mind, teaming up with Decentraland for Metaverse Pride 2023 presents a unique opportunity to demonstrate the incredible impact of blockchain-based virtual worlds. They are collaborating to make this event a platform that celebrates diversity, equality, and self-expression within a digital realm. Their collective aim is to create immersive and significant virtual experiences for LGBTQIA+ individuals and their allies.

James Ashton, the founder of Vegas City, expressed his enthusiasm for taking part in Pride within Decentralandia. He emphasized their commitment to organizing a lively and all-encompassing celebration that embraces diversity and promotes acceptance of every individual. At Vegas City, they strongly believe in nurturing a community that warmly welcomes everyone, and they consider it a great privilege to lend their support to this significant cause.

The Love Has No Labels campaign by the Ad Council is set to participate in Decentraland’s virtual Pride event, uniting in a celebration of diversity and inclusivity within the metaverse.
This nationally acclaimed media program, honored with an Emmy, strives to raise awareness among the public about the important role each individual can play in fostering a fair, equitable, and inclusive society.

By joining forces with Decentraland, they aim to extend their message of love and acceptance to the digital realm, spreading the values of diversity and unity.

Love Has No Labels will bring this educational and inspirational content to Decentralandia in an effort to encourage meaningful action in support of the LGBTQ+ community.

Metaverse Pride 2023 is an event that thrives on the decentralized and community-driven spirit, where everyone’s contribution matters. To be part of the exciting Metaverse Pride 2023, all you need to do is sign up for an account on Decentraland.

Once you’re in, personalize your avatar to make it uniquely yours, and immerse yourself in the lively celebrations happening in the virtual world. It’s a fantastic opportunity to connect, engage, and join in the festivities!

The event is open to all and is a great opportunity to learn about the issues facing the global LGBTQIA+ community.

Get ready to immerse yourself in the joyous festivities that celebrate queer love, creativity, and life at the upcoming Metaverse Pride event.

Don’t miss out on the excitement! You can secure your spot by pre-registering here and ensuring you’re part of this incredible celebration of LGBTQIA+ pride in the metaverse.

To stay updated and get more information about Decentraland and the Metaverse Pride 2023 event, you can follow them on Twitter and look out for their official hashtag #MetaversePride23.

Additionally, joining their Discord community is a great way to connect with fellow participants and access further details about the event. Don’t miss out on these channels to stay connected and be in the know!

About Decentraland

Decentraland, introduced in 2020, is a virtual social world that stands as the pioneer of decentralized metaverse experiences. It operates on the Ethereum blockchain, offering users a platform to unleash their creativity, engage with various content and applications, and even monetize their creations.

Alongside this, users can connect with others, taking part in a vibrant community and participating in a diverse array of events that are driven by the community on a daily basis. It’s a space where imagination thrives, connections are formed, and endless possibilities unfold.

Decentraland is unique in that it is owned, created, and governed by the people who use it every day. Through the Decentralized Autonomous Organization (DAO), users can submit proposals and even apply for grants that the community can vote on.

About Polygonal Mind

Since 2018, Polygonal Mind has been at the forefront of shaping the metaverse landscape. As a creative development studio, they specialize in envisioning, designing, and crafting breathtaking environments, avatars, wearables, games, and immersive experiences that hold significant artistic value within the metaverse.

Polygonal Mind serves as a vital bridge between companies and brands, seamlessly integrating them into the metaverse. Through their expertise, they create buildings that embody the very essence and philosophy of the metaverse, ensuring exceptional aesthetics and an unexpected approach.

Their ultimate belief lies in constructing novel virtual realities within the metaverse, providing a shared space for humanity to connect, explore, and evolve together.

For more information, you can visit their website at www.polygonalmind.com.

About Vegas City

Vegas City stands as the ultimate entertainment hub and shopping district within the vast Decentraland metaverse. With our inception dating back to 2017, our team proudly boasts a wealth of experience as one of the most seasoned production teams in the metaverse.

Moreover, we are among the leading landowners, holding a significant stake in Virtual Lands across this expansive digital realm. We invite you to immerse yourself in the excitement and endless possibilities that Vegas City has to offer within the metaverse.

Vegas City has hosted and delivered projects for many brands, celebrities, and companies that come into Decentraland, such as Bing Crosby, Boy George, Dillon Francis, LaLigaLand, Australian Open, Jose Cuervo, Yahoo!, Dominos, Unilever, OpenSea, Zed Run and many more.

We also partner with Decentraland to produce some of the biggest events on the platform, such as Metaverse Music Festival 2021 and 2022, Pride and Art Week. https://www.vegascity.org

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